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Food & Drink

by CHRISTINA MARTINEZ

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If you’re picking up this Guide and are new to town, welcome. If you’re a longtime resident, thanks for reading. And anyone else, thanks for also reading. I’d like to introduce myself in case you haven’t picked up The Leader lately, if that’s okay (but by now I guess it won’t matter). I moved to Houston - Garden Oaks in April. So like some of you, The Leader area is new to me. I moved to Houston for a job,

LEADER DRINKERY LISTINGS Whether it’s craft beer brewed on the spot, wine and sports bars, patios for al fresco dining and drinking (some of which have obtained permits for your canine to join you), live entertainment – or mixes of the above – Leader areas have developed a reputation for unique and often eclectic leisure options.

BB’s Cafe 2701 White Oak Drive Authentic New Orleans-style Cajun specialties, an icehouse atmosphere and dog-friendly patio. Beaver’s 2310 Decatur St. 77007 713-864-2328 Laid-back eatery serving barbecued organic meats, inventive cocktails and microbrew beers.

not specifically for The Leader, but we will save that story for another day. I was fortunate enough to move to the area with two college best friends already living here. One I decided to room with, and we share a beautiful home that we have made our own on Apollo - we’re the ones with the messy yard, sorry! The other lives in the Heights and has taken me under her Houstonian wing to show me the area. The first few weeks of living here, I was shown places that I wrote about in these pages and I share these places with you not only as a personal recommendation but also from witnessing how hard these businesses work in providing a home away from home for our community. Beer Market Co. 920 Studemont St. #900, 713-426-9035 Beer Market Company is the newest neighborhood spot for the Studemont and Memorial area. A come as you are place. Big Star Bar 1005 W. 19th St. An old style (but newer) neighborhood hangout with beer and pool, a jukebox and room to dance. Large patio welcomes dogs and features a firepit during cooler weather. Boneyard Dog Park & Drinkery 8150 Washington Ave. Beer, wine, coffee, indoor and outdoor seating, plus a 7,000 square foot dog park. No food but picnic tables and food trucks. Boom Boom Room 2518 Yale St. Labeled as a “wine and panini bar,” the Boom Boom features live and DJ-generated music.

Our Food and Drink section is something I have come to love and the love isn’t just because I get to drink and try all kinds of different things (yes, that is part of it) but these things have an art behind them. Creating new ideas and sharing those ideas with someone can be intimate, and I enjoy learning and watching our area chefs, bartenders and everyone in between share those thoughts and ideas. So as we continue at The Leader you may see something you’ve seen before. You might ﬁnd something new. But I hope you’ll continue with us, and with me in exploring this great city of Houston. Thanks for reading.

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�� BRC Gastropub 519 Shepherd Drive Craft beers galore with an inventive menu, daily specials and popular weekend brunch -- and your dog can join you on the patio. Cavatore’s Italian Restaurant 2120 Ella Blvd. Classic Italian dishes, a dazzling wine list and full bar -plus a rotating roster of elegant piano entertainment -- make this a great date or special event place. Christian’s Tailgate Christian’s Tailgate 2820 White Oak Drive Known for its burgers, there’s lots more on the menu and an impressive wine list. Dogfriendly patio. The Corkscrew 1308 W. 20th St. See Drinkery, P. XX

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TEXAS ENCHILADA HOUSE | CHEF MIGUEL RUIZ CUISINE: Twisted Tex-Mex | 302 W Crosstimbers. | 281.888.4876 HOURS: Mon - Wed 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Thurs - Sat: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Over on Crosstimbers, a changing of guards has taken place. Chef Miguel Ruiz opened The Enchilada House a couple of months ago where the historic Mexicatessen was housed before shutting their doors in 2007. The previous owners served traditional Tex-Mex, and as much as Ruiz would like to play homage to previous history, he has a few other ideas in mind too. The menu has ten enchiladas listed. The Enchilada House plate is the best seller and listed as a house specialty. A thinly sliced ribeye is served on top of munster cheese enchiladas with a guajillo sauce. The option of two or three enchiladas is left as your choice, as well as your choice of sides: traditional Mexican rice, not-so-traditional fat free refried beans, wafﬂe fries, al dente mixed grilled veggies and a surprisingly savory corn stufﬁng. Not yet listed on the menu has a name drop to it, The Houstonian. The enchilada setup

reﬂects the traditional dish of Tampiquena, which is skirt steak served next to an enchilada and pairings. The Houstonian goes against the Tampiquena traditio, served with the enchilada stacked on top of the steak, and in Ruiz’s reasoning words “because why not.” Even though the sign outside reads enchilada house, the menu holds a few other gems as well. On the starter side Baked Goat Cheese is a standout option, which is inspired by Latin tapas, a creamy goat cheese medallion is served in a cup of marinara with buttery toast. There are two dessert items not listed on the menu and you should order both for the table. Simplicity is something the restaurant is looking to master and this is plain to see in the Guava Mouse and Corn Cake desserts – both simply delicious.

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THE BIRD HOUSE | CHEF JASON HILL With crawﬁsh season over, The Boil House on eleventh street in the Heights has opened their doors to a new tenant, The Birdhouse. Oak Forest resident, restaurateur and chef of H-Town StrEATs, Jason Hill, has started a new venture with H-Town StrEATs chef Matt Opalski and Oak Forest resident Matt Keller in their gourmet fried chicken restaurant. The three business partners met over 14 years ago, when they all worked in different kitchens. The trio decided to get together to open up one of the oldest food trucks in Houston, second to Bernies. Now the three are carrying their ideas over to The Birdhouse, which opened coop doors last month. With the venue centered on seasonal practices, The Birdhouse has their menu based around local chicken from Holmes Foods, which is based out of Nixon. And their southern style sides are focused around in-season crop.

Chicken fried steak, a chicken tender basket, and chicken sandwich are must have items to try. The menu will also note seasonal southern sides with creole coleslaw, classic mashed potatoes and gravy and brazed bacon green beans...mmmm bacon. Another menu item to ﬁnd is the chicken doughnut sandwich. A combination that you might not think would marry, but don’t be fooled. The sweetness from the doughnought and saltiness from the chicken is a mtach made in heaven. And their fried chicken is one of the best I’ve tried in town.

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LILLO AND ELLA | CHEF KEVIN NADERI CUISINE: Asian fusion | 2307 Ella Blvd. | 281.888.5335 www.lilloandella.com HOURS: Tue - Thurs: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Saturday: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Tucked away in Shady Acres, Lillo and Ella is an asian fusion restaurant that has been stirring the pot, shaking the drinks and creating dishes that have folks traveling near and far. From what use to be a cantina, Lillo and Ella has given the place light, color, a swanky bar and spaciously cozy patio. The patio is so inviting, battling the mosquitos is a strong option. The menu is suggested to share, but with appetizers like the spare ribs with melon slaw – sharing might be second guessed. The Leader featured the Tin Foil Hat as our Cocktail of the Month in August, and along with their cocktail menu the attractive bar offers an ever-changing punch bowl, and a choice wine selection. We started with the Chipotle and Honey Edame, which are savorily addictive and worth ﬁghting for the last one! On the entree side, the Thai Muu Noodles are served with ground pork and chili tossed with thin noodles, long beans, bean sprouts and gar-

nished with herbs and lime. I highly recommend the noodles and these can be shared with the table. For some protein (and where you can get greedy), the flatiron steak is flavorfully seasoned and served with fries and a tangy wasabi aioli. The shrimp skewers are also a tasty and strait forward go-to. For the finale L&E has a couple of options, but one of which immediately catches the eye: nutella pie. The pie is topped with banana ice cream and finished with a decadent caramel sauce – nothing short of amazing.

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Drinkery, from P. 33 A Shady Acres-Lazybrook staple with a vast wine selection, pizza-based menu and some of the area’s most varied entertainment -- from piano stylings to comedy revues. Cottonwood 3422 N. Shepherd Huge patio with games and live entertainment, craft beers and small plates made this a popular Garden Oaks-area site right from its start a year ago. The Creek Group Canyon Creek 6603 Westcott Cedar Creek 1034 W. 20th St. Dry Creek 544 Yale St. Onion Creek Onion Creek 3106 White Oak Drive Good food, vast beer and wine selections and cozy, rustic patios that encourage lingering have made these four locations among the area’s most popular. Crisp 2220 Bevis St. 77008 713-360-0222 CRISP Wine, Beer & Eatery is committed to providing exceptional customer service and quality dining through our chef inspired menu and choice of over 100 hand selected ﬁne wines and seasonal craft brew. D&T Drive Inn 1307 Enid St. An old ice house got a new life on the edge of the Heights from the creators of Down House. Known for its craft beer selection, but the food draws praise, too. 8th Wonder Brewery 2202 Dallas St. Craft brewery tours and venue for special events. The El Cantina 602 Studewood St. 77007 832-203-5180 The EL Cantina Superior in The Historic Houston Heights neighborhood is your destination for delicious, home-style

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Gabby’s BBQ 3101 N. Shepherd Drive Slow-cooked barbecue and Texas bands on weekends in a family setting.

Fitzgerald’s 2706 White Oak This is arguably Houston’s most popular live music menu with a slate of big-name and

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Drinkery, from P. 40 Harold’s at Heights General Store 350 W. 19th St. 77008 713-360-6204 The Heights General Store - bringing you quality food coupled with a unique shopping experience. Hughie’s Tavern and Grille 1802 W. 18th St. 713-869-1830 Hughie’s is a Vietnamese/ American restaurant situated in the well-established Timbergrove and Lazybrook community. Karbach Brewing Co. 2032 Karbach St. One of the nation’s top craft breweries, right in the neighborhood, it offers tours, tastings and a venue for special events. Last Chance Saloon 2302 McAllister Rd. 77092 713-688-0260 Liberty Station 2101 Washington Ave. One of Washington Avenue’s success stories, known for its comfortable atmosphere and great beer selection.

night with a strong menu (anchored by a choice of burgers), daily drink and dining specials. Little Woodrow’s 2631 White Oak Drive A classic neighborhood icehouse feel, the emphasis is on beer, beer and more beer, with nightly specials. Mission Burritos 1609 Durham Have a hankering for a burrito (or a variation), a brew or margarita and want to bring your dog along? Here’s your place. Oak Forest Chill 3542 Oak Forest Dr. 77018 713-682-6900 Petrol Station 985 Wakeﬁeld Drive Tucked away in a suburban neighborhood, this place has a reputation throughout Houston for its craft beer selections and top-notch food.

cluding wings, burgers and sandwiches, with a dog-friendly patio. Red Ox Bar and Grill 811 Collingsworth St. 713-227-3369 Bring your friends and family for good times and exceptional food. We have Steak Night Wednesdays and Happy Hour. Saint Arnold Brewery 2000 Lyons Ave. Texas’ oldest craft brewery offers tours, tastings and special events. Sassafrass 5022 Pinemont Dr. 77091 832-804-9079 Local bar with spacious patio seating offers a pool table, jukebox tunes and sports on

Plonk! 1214 W. 43rd St. Oak Forest’s wine bar and craft beer emporium has risen above its strip center location with a seriously gourmet menu.

Luke’s Ice House 903 Durham Drive A classic icehouse atmosphere from lunch through late

Porch Swing Pub 69 Heights Blvd. A wide selection of brews and high quality bar food, in-

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Where you don’t need a fist full of dollars: Serving pizzas, pastas, salads, and sandwiches. Wakefield Crowbar 954 Wakefield Dr. wakefieldcrowbar.com Crowbar doesn’t just have sandvolleyball and beer. From Frosted Flake Breaded French Toast on the breakfast menu to specialty bugers, Crowbar has serveral options to surprise you.

for local craft beer, fresh all natural chicken wings, house ground gourmet burgers, or a skillet chocolate chip cookie, Warehouse offers a little something for everyone. Winston’s on Washington 5111 Washington Ave. Wide choices of drink and food (including housemade dog treats for four-legged patrons)plus DJ-spun tunes.

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Witchcraft Tavern & Provisions Co. 1221 W. 11th St. www.witchcrafttavern.com

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leader spots for your consideration D&T Drive Inn

1307 Enid St., Houston, TX 77009 713.868.6165 | www.treadsack.com/dtdriveinn If there’s one place that you need to stop by and grab a beer at in this area, D&T is it. With over 50 beers on the brew list, the 50s renovated drive-inn has a charming character that not only plays from the juke box, but also from the eats menu. Order a beer ﬂight and get The Standby.

The Corkscrew

1308 W. 20th Street Houston, TX 77008 713.230.8352 | www.houstoncorkscrew.com Corkscrew opens the door to a wine selection that will cure any woe, with live music that will keep you coming. Pianist Nick Greer keeps the crowd entertained on the keys with a selection of scores for your enjoyment. The wine bar has a killer happy hour and also a cocktail menu that is worth a glance.

Christians Tailgate Bar & Grill

2820 White Oak Houston, TC 77007 713.863.1207 | www.christianstailgate.com If you’re looking for a place to watch the Texans or just a nearby sports bar that you can chat with fellow sports fanatics, Christian’s is your place. The sports bar has several taps and a varied selection of spirits. The open concept bar is even friendly for you sports fanatic pooch.

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leader spots for your consideration Julep 1919 Washington Avenue, Houston TX 77007 713.523.1622 | www.julephouston.com The bar is located at 1919 Washington Ave., an address number so conveniently well-suited for the Southern rooted bar just minutes from down town. The Julep cocktail selection is what the bar is known for and rightfully so. Last month, The Leader named Chef Adrian Garcia’s dynamic bar menu as our Entree of the Month (all of it). Order the Razor Clams if they happen to be on the menu. Boomtown Coffee 242 W. 19th Street, Houston, TX 77008 713.862.7018 | boomtowncoffee.com Boomtown was named as the best coffee shop in town by Leader Readers this year, with Antidote respectfully closely following. What sets Boomtown apart is their menu. Word on the street is the quiche is to die for, and I’m sure it is. If you’re stopping for a morning coffee and quiche isn’t on the menu for you, order the Boomtown Taco - it’s a fried egg taco with avocado, black beans and cheese. Save me a bite...

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Finding faith: The Leader’s guide to churches St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church has undergone a remarkable change over the last few years. Located at 4300 North Shepherd, at the corner with Crosstimbers/43rd, the church voted ﬁve years ago to host a new church start on the existing property. We don’t know if that had been done before, but the United Methodist Church is committed to starting new churches, and it was decided to better utilize an existing facility. The new church start became Abiding Faith United Methodist Church, and formed at grew until getting their own facility earlier this year in June. To accommodate the new church, St. Matthew’s voted to change their long-held worship time to 9:30 a.m., and have Sunday School afterward. Surprisingly, the church began to grow. Rev. Frank Coats became pastor of St. Matthew’s in June, 2009, at the same time as the beginning of the new church start. Immediately we started reaching out to the community and particularly to our children. We started a Mentoring Program at Durham Elementary School that is now in its sixth year. We started reaching out to the children and parents of our excellent Children’s Weekday Ministries program under the direction of Mary Bordelon. Rev. Coats began participating in the chapel services for the kids, and greeting the morning arrivals with live banjo music in the courtyard. We made a more consistent effort to reach the mission ﬁeld of the children who were right there in our courtyard, and more and more children and their parents began attending St. Matthew’s. We began a Children’s Church for kids and expanded the nursery for the babies. The congregation began seeing more young parents and children, and now the fastest growing age-group

in the church is the children. We believe in our mission statement to “Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world to the glory of God” and we believe in the power of Christ to transform lives. We have people from all walks of life attending, and plan to start a Recovery Bible Study soon on Sunday nights. Recently we had a funeral service for a long-time visitor who lived in a ,recovery center who told her mother that after many years of homelessness and brokenness, she had “found my church!” The next day we welcomed a new family to membership. Both parents are white-collar professionals. The mother and both children were baptized. We have a Children’s Choir and Youth Group meeting each Sunday night, we have opportunities for involvement like Rebuild Houston and summer mission trips, and much more. We have had sermon series on the 12 Steps of Recovery and now we are in a series on what it means to be the Church of Jesus Christ. We seek relate the stories of the Bible to our lives, to our struggles...and we pray to determine what it the apostle Paul means when he says “And be not conformed to the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, that you may know the will of God.” St. Matthew’s is a place where we seek the renewing.

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Finding Faith: Local Church Listings

• Advent Lutheran Church 5820 Pinemont Dr. 77092 713-686-8201 www.adventhouston.org • All Saints Catholic Church 215 E. 10th St. 77008 713-864-2653 www.allsaints.us.com • Assumption Catholic Church 901 Roselane St. 77037 281-447-6381 www.assumptionhouston.com • Baptist Temple 230 W. 20th St. 77008 713-862-6655 www.baptisttemple.org Temporary Relocation: Sheraton Brookhollow Ballroom G 3000 North Loop West Frwy. • Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 161 West Road 77037 281-445-2203 http://bslc.zxq.net/ • Bering United Methodist Church 1440 Harold St. 77006 713-526-1017 www.beringumc.org

• Candlelight Church of Christ 4215 Watonga Blvd. 77092 713-681-9365 www.candlelightchurchofchrist. org • Christ The King Catholic Church 4419 N. Main St. 77009 713-869-1449 www.ctkcc.org • Clay Road Baptist Church 9151 Clay Road 77080 713-462-3401 www.gocrbc.org • Fairbanks United Methodist Church 14210 Aston St. 77040 713-462-3206 www.fairbanksumc.org • First Baptist Church Heights 201 E. 9th St. 77007 713-861-3102 www.fbcheights.org • Garden Oaks Baptist Church 3206 N. Shepherd Dr. 77018 713-864-4447 www.gobc.org • Gethsemane Lutheran Church 4040 Watonga Blvd. 77092 713-688-5227 gethsemanelutheran.org • Glad Tidings Church

6803 Grovecrest St. 77092 713-462-3555 gladtidingshouston.com • Gospel Truth Pentecostal Church 1624 W. 34th St. 77018 713-686-7689 • Grace United Methodist Church 1245 Heights Blvd. 77008 713-862-8883 www.graceintheheights.us • Grace Bible Church 6325 Hurst St., 77008 832-242-7957 www.gbchouston.com • Heights Christian Church 1703 Heights Blvd. 77008 713-861-0016 www.hcchouston.org • Heights Presbyterian Church 240 W. 18th St. 77008 713-861-1907 • Holy Trinity Reformed Episcopal Church 211 Byrne St. 77009 713-862-5657 www.holytrinityrec.org • Hope Episcopal Church 1613 W. 43rd St. 77018 713-681-6422 www.hope-episcopal.org • Houston First Baptist Church

7401 Katy Freeway, 77024 • Immanuel Lutheran Church 306 E. 15th St. 77008 713-864-2651 www.immanuelhouston.org

• St. Ambrose Catholic Church 4213 Mangum Road 77092 713-686-3497 www.stambrosehouston.org

• St. Andrew’s Episcopal 1819 Heights Blvd. 77008 713-861-5596 www.saintandrewsepiscopal. org

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• Lazybrook Baptist Church 1822 W. 18th St. 77008 713-864-1470 www.lazybrookbaptistchurch. org • Mount Ararat Baptist Church 5801 W. Montgomery 77091 713-692-8470 • Oak Forest Baptist 1700 W. 43rd St. 77108 713-682-4942 www.oakforestbaptistnhca.org • Oak Forest Church of Christ 1333 Judiway 77018 281-896-4563 www.oakforest-churchofchrist. org • Oaks Christian Church 1216 Bethlehem 77018 713-688-7761 www.oakscchouston.org • Oaks Presbyterian Church 1576 Chantilly Ln. 77018 713-682-2556 www.oakspresbyterian.org • The Open Door Church 1111 Lawrence St. 77008

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LEADER RESTAURANT LISTINGS Alli’s Pizzeria 350 W. 19th 713.360.6204 Andy’s Mexican Cafe 1115 E. 11th St. Hours: Open 24 hours A Heights Tex-Mex classic, where families crunch together tables and share chips, salsa and guacamole and platters full of enchiladas, tacos and other staples. Little ones not used to spicy food yet enjoy quesadillas and a fresh squeezed limeade. Auntie Chang’s Dumpling House 2621 S. Shepherd Dr. auntiechangs.com GIven the name, dumplings is what the house is known for, of course. Along with their house specialty, Auntie Chang’s has many flavors across the menu including a boneless duck with shrimp meat and, also, more traditional Chinese favorites. Barbecue Inn 116 W. Crosstimbers www.thebarbecueinn.com For nearly 70 years, Barbecue Inn has served the Greater Heights/Garden Oaks area. Four generations of families have come through the doors and returned often to experience the finest in Southern comfort food, personalized service and old-fashioned hospitality, making this family-owned restaurant a landmark in the Houston area. Baskin Robbins 1354 W. 43rd St. Oak Forest’s classic ice cream purveyor offers specials (look in Leader coupons frequently) and creates custom cakes that make any occasion special. BB’s Cafe 2701 White Oak www.bbscafe.com Cajun food and traditional offerings with boiled and blackened seafood and fish and big salads for those who want a taste of the Big Easy without all the frying and heaviness. Beavers 2310 Decatur St. 713.864.2328

The Guide • October 25, 2014 • Page 47 Becks Prime 115 W. 19th St. Memorial Park Golf Course www.becksprime.com At Becks Prime, a homegrown Houston institution, they like to brag that there are no microwaves, and that the only use for their freezers is to frost the beer mugs. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, shakes – plus steaks, tuna and chicken options – are all made fresh. Beer Market Co. 920 Studemont St. 713.426.9035 Berryhill in the Heights 702 E. 11th St. www.berryhillintheheights. com This Baja-style Mexican food emporium made its name with tamales, and those include spinach and chicken varieties. Breakfast all day and a full bar. BRC Gastropub 519 Shepherd www.brcgastropub.com Part of the New American style of cuisine that has risen in popularity in recent years, BRC Gastropub oﬀers inventive dishes, sandwiches, daily specials and a killer brunch on weekends. Bradley’s Find Diner 191 Heights Blvd. 832.831.5939 Brothers Pizza 3820 N. Shepherd www.brotherspizzahouston. com Leader families swear by this family-friendly chain’s Garden Oaks outpost, with a wide selection of pizza, pasta, subs, wings and salads. Dine-in and takeout only, no delivery. Canyon Creek 6603 Westcott St. 713.864.5885 Carter & Cooley Company 375 W. 19th St. www.carterandcooley.com A little journey into Heights history in an original drugstore full of old photos and ﬁxtures. For nearly a quarter-century, this has been a popular eatery for wholesome sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts. Cavatore’s 2120 Ella Blvd. www.cavatoresitalianrestaurant.com Classic Italian in a warm setting with piano accompaniment, including spaghetti and meatballs, a made-at-the-table

Caesar salad and live entertainment nightly. Cedar Creek 1034 W. 20th Street www.cedarcreekcafe.com Part of the Creek Group in the Greater Heights, Cedar Creek in Shady Acres has one of the most extensive patios in the area, a vast menu of food and craft beers. Chatter’s Cafe & Bistro 140 S. Heights Blvd. www.chatterscafe.com Chatter’s “new American cuisine” can help broaden youngsters’ palates with its Mediterranean, Italian and Greek influences, Chatter’s offers a full array of appetizers, healthy burgers and wraps, pizzas, salads, build-your-own pasta dishes and more for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Chick-fil-A 13240 Northwest Freeway (290@Hollister) Closed Sundays Long a revered outpost of healthy fast food for breakfast through dinner, Chick-fil-A caters to families with special children’s meals, options such as fresh fruit and juices – plus indoor playgrounds and special children’s promotions. Cottonwood 3422 N. Shepherd www.cottonwoodhouston. com This craft beer mecca created by the owners of the popular Liberty Station, Cottonwood brings a massive collection of brews along with a menu comprised of comfort food with a modern twist. Crisp 2220 Bevis www.crisphouston.com Featuring an excellent selection of wine and beer, Crisp also has a full menu featuring pizzas and sandwiches. Cyclone Anaya’s 1710 Durham www.cycloneanaya.com Founded by a well-known professional wrestler from a bygone era, Cyclone Anaya’s has been serving Tex-Mex for more than 40 years and delectable drink specials. Dairy Queen 5425 Antoine www.dairyqueen.com Any Texan who played a Little League game has crossed the

threshold at a Dairy Queen, an Lone Star food institution for decades. All the classics, including Orange Julius drinks. Don Jose Mexican Restaurant 5305 Antoine Dr. www.donjosemexicanrestaurant.com A neighborhood Tex-Mex joint that yelp-ers give four stars for their quick service and home-y felling atomosphere. Doyle’s Restuarant 2136 W. 34 St. www.doylesofhouston.com Serving patrons in the Oak Forest for nearly 60 years, Doyle’s has become an icon for its Italian fare and thincrust pizza. There are also chicken sandwiches, big salads -- including the ever popular Heartland Salad with tangy marinated chicken -- and homemade soups to choose from. Down House 1801 Yale www.downhousehouston. wordpress.com Down House’s locally sourced menu creates a myriad dining options with farm-fresh local eggs and venison sausage among the breakfast/brunch choices, pan grilled ﬁsh and seafood and inventive salads the rest of the day. Dry Creek Cafe 544 Yale www.drycreekcafe.com From breakfast through supper, you can dine inside or on the patio at this cozy neighborhood joint with comfortable choices of burgers, sandwiches, salads and plenty of craft beers. El Rey Taqueria 3330 Ella and 910 Shepherd www.elreytaqueria.com El Rey combines Cuban and Mexican fare for locals looking for tasty dishes morning, noon and night. Healthy preparation is key here: the chicken is slow roasted on rotisseries, and ﬁsh and seafood are grilled. El Tiempo Cantina 5602 Washington Ave. www.eltiempocantina.com Created by the Laurenzo family, which for many years owned the popular Ninfa’s chain of restaurants and still controls the original, El Tiempo keeps the family culinary tradition alive but with updated twists.

Esther’s Cajun Cafe & Soul 5204 Yale St. 713.669.1212 Frida Mexican Kitchen 3452 Ella Blvd. www.lacasadefridahouston. com From its huge breakfast menu that launches the day at 7 a.m. (8 on Sundays) to lunch and dinner specials, both Tex-Mex and gourmet, Frida oﬀers an “artistic” take on Mexican dishes, with many vegetarian options. Now features a full bar, too. Fratelli’s 1330 Wirt Rd. fratellisristorantehouston. com After recent October remodeling the ristorante has a new and fun atmosphere, as well as a new happy hour menu with drinks and extended food items. Funky Chicken 181 Heights Blvd. 832.924.4655 Gabby’s Barbecue 3101 N. Shepherd Dr. www.gabbysbbq.com All kinds of traditional and imaginative barbecue options -- plus items like a jazzed-up Frito pie, loaded baked potatoes, side veggies and desserts including a melting banana pudding with vanilla wafers make Gabby’s a go-to place. As a bonus, there’s live entertainment on weekends. Gatlin’s BBQ 1221 W 19th St. www.gatlinsbbq.com Billing itself as the “holy grail of barbecue,” Gatlins won’t get much argument on that claim. The street lined with cars and the patient line of customers perpetually snaking out the door are testament to the popularity of its slow-smoked ribs, brisket, sausage and turkey. If you want something speciﬁc, pre-order by phone or get in line early -- or risk disappointment. Golden Hunan 1801 Durham Dr. 713.880.1688 Happy Fatz 3510 White Oak Dr. www.happyfatz.com Gourmet hot dogs and other comfort foods, including signature desserts, located in a cozy Heights bungalow with indoor-outdoor dining.

Hickory Hollow 101 Heights Blvd. www.hickoryhollowrestaurant.com Billing itself as a “real Texas cafe,” Hickory Hollow features a variety of homestyle eats and designates menu items that are “lean on calories but big on Texas flavor.” Houston Dairymaids 2201 Airline Dr. A local shop that specializes in Texas artisian cheeses, bread, wine and beer. Yelp-ers rave about the shop with serveral distributing five stars. Houston Panini & Provisions 1727 W. 34th St. houstonpanini.com What started with a family popcorn recipe, Houston Panini & Provisions is your stop for local. Listed as grocery markey, the grocer will also grill up a tasty panini and pair it with popcorn and craft soda. Hubcap Grill 1133 W. 19th St. www.hubcapgrill.com Burgers have toppings such as Cheetos and peanut butter, fries can be had plain or slathered with toppings like fresh garlic (Stinky Fries). Be prepared for a long wait at peak times, but these hubcapsize burgers -- which have been featured on national TV -- are worth it. Hughies Tavern 1802 W. 18th St. 713.869.1830 Jackie’s Kitchen 2210 Mangum www.jackieskitchenhouston. com Opening its doors in 2010, Jackie’s Kitchen has quickly established itself as a familyfriendly eatery specializing in comfort food. Java Java 911 W. 11th St. www.javajavahouston.com Started in the former Heights Above Florist shop, Java Java has quickly become one of the area’s top coffeehouses and eateries. Jax Grill 1613 Shepherd Dr. www.jaxgrillhouston.com Jax Grill offers a vast menu of burgers, seafood and other entrees.

LEADER RESTAURANT LISTINGS Juanita’s Mexican Restaurant 2628 W. T.C. Jester Blvd. A neighborhood Tex-Mex with a loyal clientele, Juanita’s Mexican Restaurant’s menu is filled with comfort food staples that have found their way into American diets. Enchilada lovers should try the chicken enchilada with red sauce. Jus’ Mac 2617 Yale St. www.jusmac.com Houston’s first and only establishment to exclusively cook and serve macaroni and cheese nearly 20 different ways from the All-American (colby jack and American cheese) to the Popeye (fresh spinach, onions, and mushrooms topped with mozzarella and parmesan) to the Pit Master (brisket with colby jack and barbecue sauce). Kojak’s Cafe 1912 W. 18th St. Mediterranean cuisine is frequently touted as one of the planet’s healthier diets, and Kojak’s is one of the few places in the Greater Heights to offer such items as falafel, hummus, baba ganoush and stuffed grape leaves. LA Crawfish 1005 Blalock Rd. thelacrawfish.com Order crawfish by the half pound or order it by the truck load. LA Crawrish offers menu items to satisfy any cajun hankering. Liberty Kitchen 1050 Studewood www.libertykitchenoysterbar. com New classics such as Dixie fried chicken, burgers, fresh seafood, quirky items like a gourmet take on Hawaii’s loco moco, and a bargain weekend breakfast and full brunch menu make this a Heights favorite. Lillo & Ella 2307 Ella Blvd. www.lilloandella.com Tucked away in Shady Acres, Lillo and Ella is adding some asian fusion to the area. Little Bitty Burger Barn 5503 Pinemont www.littlebittyburgerbarn.

The Guide • October 25, 2014 • Page 48 com With a bevy of accolades and kudos from Houston burger lovers and attention from national media, the Little Bitty Burger Barn has been pleasing customers for a long time. The menu, which is constantly changing, features burgers for any type of palette. Lola 1102 Yale St. www.eatlola.com Youngsters love diner food, and this Ken Bridge Delicious Concepts take on the classics is perfect for homestyle eating from breakfast through dinner. Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant 1511 Shepherd www.lupetortilla.com A playground – need we say more about how families are viewed by this popular Tex-Mex chain which originated here in Houston. All the Tex-Mex staples, plus fajita platters that devotees swear by. Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt 519 W. 19th St. www.menchies.com This self-serve frozen yogurt parlor oﬀers nonfat choices and fruit toppings. Mighty Sweet Mini Pies 4525 N. Main St. Tucked away in a small location, the pie shop delivers big on taste in their mini pies. Miller’s Café 3830 N. Shepherd www.millerscafehouston.com Miller’s Cafe has been serving burgers since 1980, and their current menu features 14 different burgers to satisfy a variety of cravings. Among those are the Bleu Cheese Burger, complete with its namesake dairy. Mom’s Country Deli www.momscountrydeli.com Mom’s Country Deli features old-fashioned meals just like, you guessed it, mom used to make, but there are new twists, too -- chicken pita, gyro and sub sandwiches, meal-size salads and giant baked potatoes, among them. Mytiburger 2211 W. 43rd St. A paragon of old style road-style Texas hamburgers, Mytiburger has been serving up thin-patty vintage style burgers for nearly 50 years. Yes, the

standbys are still the burgers, fries and malts, but there’s a good-for-you buffalo burger and grilled chicken sandwiches, on the menu, too. Onion Creek Cafe 3106 White Oak Blvd. www.onioncreekcafe.com One of a quartet of restaurants owned and operated by the Creek Group, the Onion Creek Cafe is an institution in the Heights known for its coffee, drinks and food. It takes pride in serving Texas milk, Texas pastured eggs and meat and chicken that’s vegetarian fed and hormone-free, and has a great patio. PaPa Mo’s Deli 465-B T.C. Jester Blvd. www.papamosdeli.com Priding themselves on offering Texas-sized portions with New York flavor, for a reasonable price. Breakfast all week, fresh homemade hot lunch specials, and authentic New York deli sandwiches. Pappa Geno’s Cheese and Steak 1801 Ella Blvd. www.pappagenos.com While Pappa Geno’s is known to most for its Philly Cheesesteaks and fries, the eatery does make all of its signature sandwiches with grilled chicken, too. Papa Murphy’s 1214 W. 43rd 713.683.7272 Petrol Station 985 Wakefield A bar and coffeehouse known for its killer beer selection, Petrol Station also features a stellar menu with a strong reputation for its burgers, fish tacos, large salads, hummus and a soup of the day. Piatto Ristorante 1111 Studewood St. 713.802.2000 Pink’s Pizza 1403 Heights Blvd. 3404 N. Shepherd Dr. www.pinkspizza.com The original Heights-Garden Oaks pizza joints, with specialty offerings, plain old family-friendly pies, sandwiches, pasta, salads and killer desserts. Pizzitola’s Barbecue 1703 Shepherd Dr. www.pizzitolas.com

Pizzitola’s 70-year old big brick pit runs on east Texas hickory, smoking ribs, brisket, chicken and rough-textured Hill Country sausage. Yummy beans, slaw and desserts including pecan pie and bread pudding. Rainbow Lodge 2011 Ella Blvd. www.rainbow-lodge.com Dotted with exotic meats such as elk, venison and buffalo, the seasonally adjusted menu is served in a lodge with a creekside patio. There are Burger Fridays with blends of the game meats, and Comfort Food Sundays, with discounted wine. Red Ox Bar & Grill 811 Collingsworth St. 713.22.RED.OX Roznovsky’s Hamburgers 3401 W. TC Jester Blvd. One particular Yelp-er says the burger joint has friendly staff, juicy burgers and greasy goodness. Ruggles Green 748 E. 11th St. www.rugglesgreen.com Houston’s first certified green restaurant practices a strong ethic of healthy eating, offering an abundance of gluten- and dairy-free and vegetarian options, with appetizer wraps, soups, salads, tacos, sandwiches and paninis, pastas and pizzas. Salata 185 Heights Blvd. 713.865.3515 Shade in the Heights 250 W. 19th St. www.shadeandcanopy.com A bastion of fine dining in the Heights, Shade features a upscale menu and renown brunches. Shepherd Park Draughthouse 3402 N. Shepherd Dr. www.shepherdparktx.com A cozy neighborhood tavern with great small plates, burgers and entrees, rock music and a wide selection of craft beers. Part of the Delicious Concepts group in the Heights area. Smashburger 174 Yale St. www.smashburger.com One of the new “fast gourmet” burger chains, Smash-

burger also offers healthier options, including a spicy black bean veggie burger, grilled chicken sandwiches, meal-size salads, and sides include sweet potato fries and veggie frittes, an assortment of vegetables served with drink options ranging from sodas to milkshakes to beer pairings. Spanish Flowers 4701 N. Main www.spanish-flowers.com Open literally all week, this Heights institution serves breakfast all day, classic TexMex and gourmet specialties. Spaghetti Western 1951 W TC Jester www.spagewesthouston.com The spaghetti joint embraces the European film genre reference and proudly wears this name. The menu offers low carb options or a steak night. Weekly specials are on the menu. Table 19 632 W. 19th St. Table 19 is a cozy little dining spot in the Heights, featuring homemade breakfasts, soups, salads, sandwiches and pies (including a killer chicken pot pie). Tacos A Go-Go 2912 White Oak Dr. www.tacosagogo.com Not your mamacita’s tacos -clever combinations, plus other Tex-Mex specialties. Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe 6579 W. Bellfort St. 713.726.9858 The Birdhouse - Boilhouse 606 E. 11th St. With Crawfish season over, The Boilhouse has new tenants in town. The Birdhouse is claiming to have the best fried chicken in town. The Boot 1206 W. 20th St. 713.869.2688 Torchy’s Tacos 350 W. 19th St. 713.595.8229 Tortas El Angel 1018 N. Shepherd www.tortaselangel.com Named for its signature Mexican sandwiches on French-style rolls, with fillings both traditional and vegetarian, El Angel also features grilled specialties

and classic Tex-Mex. Triple A Restaurant www.triplearestuarant.com Billing itself as “Where Good People Meet to Eat,” the Triple A Restaurant recalls a 1940s diner, complete with waitresses that call you “sweetie” and classic comfort food dishes. With its location right next to the Airline Produce Market, you can bet the veggie choices are fresh and tasty. Wakefield Crowbar 954 Wakefield Dr. wakefieldcrowbar.com Crowbar doesn’t just have sandvolleyball and beer. From Frosted Flake Breaded French Toast on the breakfast menu to specialty bugers, Crowbar has serveral options to surprise you. But they do the drinks and volleyball well, too. Warehouse Bar & Chill 3333 W. 11th St. warehousebarandchill.com Whether you’re in the mood for local craft beer, fresh all natural chicken wings, house ground gourmet burgers, or a skillet chocolate chip cookie, Warehouse offers a little something for everyone. Witchcraft Tavern & Provisions Co. 1221 W. 11th St. www.witchcrafttavern.com Combining a selection of craft beers, quality wines and upscale dishes, the Witchcraft Tavern has quickly become a Heights mecca for food (including its popular Stilton blue cheese burger with bacon, grilled red onions, mushrooms and the eponymous cheese) and spirits. Woodrows Heights 1200 Durham Dr. 713.864.5600 Yale Street Grill 2100 Yale St. Take the family into a bygone era with a trip to this old-fashioned corner drugstore-diner. Located in a former pharmacy founded in the Heights in 1923, Yale Street Grill has made its reputation with old-fashioned food at old-fashioned prices. This place specializes in downhome, good comfort food. Zelko BIstro 705 E. 11th St. 713.880.8691

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Finding faith, from P. 46 • St. Anne’s Catholic Church 2140 Westheimer, 77098 713-526-3276 • St. James Evangelical 1602 W. 43rd St. 77018 713-686-1577 • St. Joseph Catholic Church 1505 Kane St. 77007 713-222-6193 www.stjosephcch.org • St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church 4300 N. Shepherd Dr. 77018 713-697-0671

• Unitarian Fellowship of Houston 1504 Wirt Road 77055 713-686-5876 www.ufoh.org

• St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church 3600 Brinkman Dr. 77018 713-692-9123 www.stroselima.org

• The Vineyard Church of Houston 1035 E. 11th St. 77009 713-869-9070 houstonvineyard.org

• St. Timothy’s United Methodist Church 8787 N. Houston Rosslyn Road 77088 713-466-5500 www.sttimothysumc.org • Temple Oaks First Baptist Church 2101 W. 34th Street, 77018 713-686-8459

• Zion Lutheran Church 3606 Beauchamp St. 77009 713-869-1493 www.zionlutheranhouston.org • Timbergrove Baptist Church 946 W. 17th St. 77008 713-861-1706 • White Oak Baptist Church 3615 Mangum Road 77092 713-682-3643 www.whiteoakchurch.org

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Directory 1.MEMORIAL PARK 2. STUDE PARK 3. SPOTTS PARK 4. BUFFALO BAYOU PARK 5. WEST 11TH STREET PARK 6. T.C. JESTER PARK 7. JAYCEE PARK 8. OAK FOREST PARK 9. CANDLELIGHT PARK

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MEMORIAL PARK 6501 Memorial Drive Any park that has a road called “Picnic Lane” is up to the challenge of being a prime locale for those wanting a memorable outdoor experience. This massive park, close to The Leader neighborhoods, features picnic grounds and all plenty of spots to set up for a family outing. There are playgrounds, trails for hiking, biking and jogging along with tennis, swimming and golf, and the Houston Arboretum for nature explorations. STUDE PARK 1300 Stude A winding green space along White Oak Bayou at the edge of the Heights, with lots to do for all ages and views of down-

town. There’s a playground, swimming and a water playground, sports ﬁelds and an .83-mile trail to enjoy. SPOTTS PARK 401 S. Heights Blvd. This 16-acre park boasts picnicking, challenging trails (some of Houston’s rare hills are here), a playground, covered and lit basketball court, tennis – not to mention a great view of the skyline. BUFFALO BAYOU PARK Along Allen Parkway This is a work-in-progress under the guidance of the Buffalo Bayou Partnership, so you have to be ﬂexible to keep away from construction areas. After years of grousing about why Houston doesn’t capitalize on

its waterway the same way San Antonio has with its river, ﬁnally there are new bridges, paths, kayaking, public art and festival grounds – not to mention plenty of places to plunk down a blanket and a picnic basket. You can wander nearby at dusk to watch the bats swoop out on their nightly search for bugs or simply enjoy the beauty of the skyline. WEST 11TH STREET PARK 2400 W. 11th St. It’s easy, when you’re planning a community, to identify how many parks to put in and where to locate them. It’s a lot harder to carve out parkland in existing neighborhoods, especially desirable ones where developers lurk to gobble up

any land that becomes available. West 11th Street Park is a jewel in Timbergrove, 20.2 wooded acres saved by a group of persistent nature lovers for everyone to enjoy. There’s even a Wireless Wilderness Cell Phone Tour to help you identify what you’re seeing as you stroll. T.C. JESTER PARK 4201 W. T.C. Jester Blvd. Nestled in a long strip between T.C. Jester and White Oak Bayou, this park is a neighborhood go-to spot in Oak Forest. There are age-appropriate playgrounds, a oneacre-plus dog park divided for large and small pooches, hike and bike trails along the bayou, a renovated swimming pool, a skatepark, and what’s univer-

sally touted as Houston’s best disc golf course. JAYCEE PARK 1300 Seamist A great neighborhood park in Timbergrove, with a playground featuring swings and a seesaw, a climbing wall, tennis and a water feature. In that same style of expansive neighborhood parks, also check out: OAK FOREST PARK 2121 Judiway Big, wide open, with lots of shade and a swimming pool open in the summer.

• American Legion — 3621 Golf • Aron Ledet — 6323 Antoine. • Cottage Grove — 2100 Arabelle. • Lawrence — 725 Lawrence. • Rosslyn — 6500 Pinemont. • Watonga Parkway — 4100 Watonga. • West 11th — 2600 West 11th. • White Oak — 1513 White Oak. • Woodland — 212 Parkview. For information, call 832-395-7000 or visit www.houstonparks.org.

LEADER Directory ANIMALS Citizens for Animal Protection (cap4pets.org) 281-4970591 Animal Bite Cases BARC, 713-229-7300 Harris County Veterinary Public Health (Shelter and bite cases) 281-999-3191 or 311 Shelter Services (city) 713229-7300 Houston Humane Society (houstonhumane.org) 713-4336421 Houston Spay-Neuter and Animal Wellness Clinic (or SNAP) 713-862-8001 Houston Police Animal Control 713-884-3131 Rabies Control Center, city (BARC) 713-229-7300 Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (www.houstonspca.org) 713-869-7722 Special Pals Pet Adoption 281-579-7387 Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition 713-468-8972

CITY DEPARTMENTS Houston Airport System 281-233-3000 Bush Intercontinental Airport 281-230-3100 William P. Hobby Airport 713-640-3000 City Secretary 832-3931100 Department of Finance and Administration ( f i n a n c e . director@houstontx.gov) 832393-9051 Emergency Management 713-884-4500 Fire Department 832-3946700 or 311(non-emergency) 713-884-3144 Health & Human Resources 832-393-5169 Human Resources 713-8379300 Inspections & Public Services (CHIPS) 832-394-0600 or 3-1-1 Municipal Courts, administration 713-247-5464 or 311 presidingjudge@houstontx. gov Municipal Courts, trafﬁc ticket information 713-837-

The Guide • October 25, 2014 • Page 54 0311 or 311 Municipal Courts, prosecutor ofﬁce 713-247-5474 Parks and Recreation (askparks@houstontx.gov) 832-395-7000 Police Department 713-8843131 Public Works Administration 311 Real Estate (Public Works & Engineering Division) 832-3952511 or 311 Solid Waste Management 311 Trafﬁc Management & Maintenance Division 713-881-3210 or 311 Other Information e-mail 311@houstontx.gov or dial 311

CITY OF HOUSTON OFFICES (Some could be subject to change after the Nov. 5, 2013 election) Mayor’s office (mayor@houstontx.gov) 832393-1000 Affirmative Action & Contract Compliance Division 832393-0600 Area Agency on Aging Division 832-393-4301 Citizen’s Assistance Program 832-393-0955 Housing and Community Development 713-868-8300 hcdd@houstontx.gov Planning and Development 713-837-7701 pd.planning@houstontx.gov Fair Housing Division 713868-8461 Neighborhood Protection Team 713-837-0311 Department of Neighborhoods 832394-0600 Rat on a Rat Illegal Dumping 713-525-2728 City Attorney’s Office 832-393-6491 david. feldman@houstontx.gov City Switchboard (helpline) 713-837-0311 or 311

CITY GOVERNMENT District A, Helena Brown (districta@houstontx.gov) 832393-3010 District B, Jerry Davis (districtb@houstontx.gov) 832393-3009 District C, Ellen Cohen (districtc@houstontx.gov) 832-

393-3004 District H, Edward Gonzalez (districth@houstontx.gov) 832393-3003 At-large, Position 1, Stephen Costello (atlarge1@houstontx. gov) 832-393-3014 At-large, Position 2, Andrew C. Burks, Jr. (atlarge2@houstontx.gov) 832-393-3013 At-large, Position 3, Melissa Noriega atlarge3@houstontx. gov 832-393-3005 At-large, Position 4, C.O. Bradford atlarge4@houstontx. gov 832-393-3012 At-large, Position 5, Jack Christie atlarge5@houstontx. gov 832-393-3017 Controller, Ronald Green controllers@houstontx.gov 832-393-3460

CHILD CARE AND PROTECTION Health and Human Services Department 832-393-5169 Child Care Licensing (www. dfps.state.tx.us) 713-940-3009 Child Protective Services (www.dfps.state.tx.us) 713394-4000

COUNTY GOVERNMENT Tax Assessor-Collector, Mike Sullivan (www.hctax.net) 713-368-2000 Auto License & Title 713802-4300 Voter Registration & Election Information 713-368-VOTE (8683) www.harrisvotes.org County commissioner ofﬁces Precinct 1 C El Franco Lee 713-755-6111 Precinct 2 C Jack Morman 713-755-6220 Precinct 3 C Steve Radack 713-755-6306 Precinct 4 C R. Jack Cagle 713-755-6444

EMERGENCY SERVICES Emergency Police, Fire & Ambulance 911

Parks and Recreation Helpline (www.houstonparks. org) or (www.houstontx.gov/parks)

832-395-7000 Trafﬁc Signals 713-881-3210 or 311 Reliant Energy 713-2077777 Centerpoint Energy 713659-2111 or 811 Sewer, Trafﬁc, Water & Street Repairs 311 Poison Control Center 1800-222-1222 Rodent Control, Tire Disposal, Weeds, Sanitation Problems 311 Texas Department of Public Safety www.txdps.state.tx.us 713-683-0541

HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS AIDS/HIV Information Line 832-393-5010 United Way Helpline 211 Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Association 713-2666400 American Cancer Society 713-266-2877American Diabetes Association 713977-7706 American Heart Association 713-610-5000 American Lung Association 713-629-5864 American Red Cross 713526-8300 Arthritis Foundation 713942-9063 Cancer Information Services, M.D. Anderson 1-800-4226237 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 713-621-0006 Foundation for Life 713-6825433 Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center www.giveblood.org 713-790-1200 Crohn’s/Colitis Foundation of America 713-572-2232 Houston Council on Alcoholism/Drug Abuse 713-9424100 Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (www.jdrf.org/houston) 713-334-4400 Leukemia/Lymphoma Society of America www.lls.org/ txg 713-680-8088 Lighthouse of Houston (www.houstonlighthouse.org) 713-527-9561 March of Dimes (www.marchofdimes.com) 713-623-2020 Multiple Sclerosis Society Houston Chapter www.nationalmssociety.org/txh 713-526-

8967 Muscular Dystrophy Association (www.mdausa.org) 713522-8561 Parkinson’s Foundation of Harris County (www.parkinson.org) 713-552-0858 Preven Blindness, Texas (http://texas.preventblindness.org) 713-526-2559 The Rose/Galleria (breast cancer screenings and support) (www.the-rose.org) (281) 4844708 Spina Biﬁda Association of Texas, Houston Chapter (www. sbahgc.org) 281-447-2707 Planned Parenthood Center (www.ppgulfcoast.org) 713522-6363

HEALTH SERVICES Air Quality Control 832-3935750 Area Agency on Aging 832393-4301 Birth and Death Certiﬁcates 311 Domestic Violence Hotline 713-528-2121 Good Neighbor Healthcare Center 713-529-3597 Harris County Mosquito Control 713-440-4800 Nursing Services 713-6341110Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Hotline 713528-7273 Rodent Control, Tire Disposal, Weeds, Sanitation Problems 311

MISCELLANEOUS Crime Stoppers (www. crime-stoppers.org) 713-5214600 Disaster Relief American Red Cross www.houstonredcross.org 713-526-8300 Drivers Test Department of Public Safety www.txdps.state. tx.us 713-683-0541 Mayor’s Anti-Gang Ofﬁce 832-393-0931 Goodwill Industries (http:// goodwillhouston.org) 713692-6221 Harris County Appraisal District (www.hcad.org) 713957-7800 Harris County Information 713-755-5000 Harris County Toll Road Authority (www.hctra.com)

281-875-3279 Houston Bikeway Program Coordinator (www.houstonbikeways.org) 832-395-2700 Transit Information (METRO) (www.ridemetro.org) and Park N Ride, shelter, or stop maintenance 713-635-4000 Near Northwest Management District www.nearnorthwestdistrict.com 713-8958021 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 1-800-3755283 281-847-7918 Library (central) (www. houstonlibrary.org) 832-3931313 Marriage License 713-7556411 Passports (http://travel. state.gov) 1-877-487-2778 Salvation Army (www.salvationarmyhouston.org) 713752-0677/0686 Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213 Veterans Administration Hospital 713-791-1414 Weather Houston 713-5294444

PERSONAL CRISIS ASSISTANCE Alcoholics Anonymous, 24 hours www.aahouston.org 713-686-6300 Child Abuse Hotline, CPS, 24 hours 1-800-252-5400 Adult Protection 1-800252-5400 Crisis Hotline 713-4685463 Crisis Hotline in Spanish 713-526-8088 Mental Health/Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County Center(www.mhmraharris.org) 713-970-7000 Houston Area Women Center (www.hawc.org) 713-5286798 Narcotics Anonymous, 24 hours (www.hascona.com) 713-661-4200 Runaway Hotline (in Texas) Toll Free, 1-888-580-HELP (4357) Teen Line 713-529-TEEN (8336) Rape Crisis 713-528-7273 Suicide Prevention Hotline 713-228-1505 Victim Assistance CenterSAFE Program 713-755-5625

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